BOISE, Idaho — With the Idaho high school football state playoffs just around the corner, teams are buzzing with excitement to prove themselves in the opening round this week. The final rankings before the playoffs were released earlier this week, and fans are eager to see if their favorites can make a deep run in the postseason.
The top teams were highlighted in the latest Idaho high school football state media poll, with Rocky Mountain taking the top spot in the 6A classification, boasting an impressive record of 9-0. Their dominant performance throughout the season has them regarded as the team to beat. However, Eagle fell one spot to third after suffering a tough loss, 38-0, to Rocky Mountain in the 6A SIC title game.
In the 5A rankings, Skyline and Bishop Kelly are tied at the top, splitting first-place votes as they gear up for postseason action. Skyline holds a record of 7-2, while Bishop Kelly closely follows at 8-1.
Meanwhile, Weiser moved up in the 4A poll, taking the second spot after a staggering 70-13 win against Payette. They have now jumped over defending state champion Sugar-Salem. In the 2A rankings, Valley has been climbing after winning seven consecutive games since a season-opening loss, even earning a first-place vote after a 58-22 victory against Notus.
As the playoffs near, all eyes will be on these teams and their quest for the championship. Fans can find the first-round matchup details and all the playoff brackets for classes 6A through 1A online. With excitement high and the competition fierce, it promises to be an exhilarating time for high school football in Idaho.
